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Formula 1 in Rwanda: More sportswashing or opportunity for Africa?
Formula 1 in Rwanda: More sportswashing or opportunity for Africa?
F1 returns to Africa amid Rwanda sportswashing concerns, but its legacy could have wider social impact.Sports10/16/2026October 16, 2026
Manchester City, the UAE and the UK’s PM in a political tangle
Manchester City, the UAE and the UK’s PM in a political tangle
Manchester City’s UAE owners could exit amid cheating charges, posing a challenge for the city and the UK’s PM.Sports10/15/2026October 15, 2026
Formula 1: Rwanda to bring Grand Prix back to Africa
Formula 1: Rwanda to bring Grand Prix back to Africa
The last time F1 held a race in Africa was way back in 1993. Rwanda will change that, continuing its sports investment.Sports10/13/2026October 13, 2026
Why Saudi Arabia is withdrawing from sport
Why Saudi Arabia is withdrawing from sport
There are few major sports left that are not linked with investment from Saudi Arabia but the kingdom is retreating.Sports05/04/2026May 4, 2026
Bayern Munich silent on Rwanda as pressure grows
Bayern Munich silent on Rwanda as pressure grows
Months after promising to investigate a deal with Rwanda labeled as “responsible for misery,” Bayern have done nothing.Sports04/23/2025April 23, 2025
Paid maternity leave in tennis – courtesy of Saudi Arabia
Paid maternity leave in tennis – courtesy of Saudi Arabia
From now on, professional tennis players are to receive paid maternity leave – and Saudi Arabia is picking up the tab.Sports03/07/2025March 7, 2025Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight
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Saudi Arabia: Women’s sport in focus after latest HRW report
A new Human Rights Watch report shows how Saudi Arabia is using sports to paper over links to human rights abuses.Sports11/21/2024November 21, 2024
How can Africa counter negative portrayals?
There’s more to Africa than media portray. An NGO is working to change the story to reflect Africa’s true potential.Politics11/02/2024November 2, 2024
Are Middle East investments in the West a threat?
From football clubs to phone companies, Gulf Arab states are on an investment binge, thanks to high oil prices.Business09/11/2023September 11, 2023All content (31) on this topic
